Sclerotiniaceae (Noun)
Meaning
A fungus family of order Helotiales.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Sclerotiniaceae family encompasses a wide variety of plant pathogens, including some species that cause serious damage to crops.
- Some species within the Sclerotiniaceae family exhibit obligate biotrophic relationships with their host plants.
- Botrytis elliptica, a species within the Sclerotiniaceae family of fungi, causes a destructive disease in lilies known as fire blight or botrytis blight.
- Sclerotiniaceae includes the genus Monilinia, which is particularly damaging to stone fruits and other related tree crops.
- Plant breeders and researchers study and classify the Sclerotiniaceae family to gain a deeper understanding of fungal evolution and develop effective controls.